CNG 102, Lot: 636. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

JUDAEA, Bar Kochba Revolt. 132-135 CE. AR Zuz – Denarius (18.5mm, 3.20 g, 1h). Undated, but attributed to year 3 (134/5 CE). “Shimon’” in Hebrew within wreath / Flagon with handle; palm frond to right. Mildenberg 83 (O14/R53’); Hendin 1418. Good VF, toned, overstruck on a denarius of Domitian (name clearly visible on obverse).

From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind. Ex New York Sale XXXIV (6 January 2015), lot 226 (hammer $700).